Novotel Opens in Haikou, China
AccorHotels has expanded its midscale Novotel brand to Haikou, the capital city of Hainan province.
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Hilton Expands Presence in China with Debut of Hilton Wen’an
Hilton (NYSE: HLT) and Hilton Hotels & Resorts today announced the opening of Hilton Wen'an in the Luneng Ecological Zone, Wen'an County, Hebei Province. Located in the core development zone of Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region and close to the Xiong'an New Area - an extension of Beijing - the hotel provides easy access to the biggest urbanized region in Northern China. The hotel is just 60 kilometers away from Beijing Daxing International Airport and a 90-minute drive from Bai Yang Dian Wetland Park. Hilton Wen'an is owned by Luneng Group Co. Ltd., and managed by Hilton.
China’s Hotel Construction Pipeline Remains Strong Despite A Slowing Economy
In the recent report by Lodging Econometrics (LE), in the third quarter of 2018, China's total construction pipeline stands at 2,642 projects/569,690 rooms and is up 9% by projects and 6% by rooms year-over-year (YOY). Rooms in the construction pipeline are at an all-time high, and the pipeline is a mere 16 projects shy of the cyclical high of 2,658 projects set in the fourth quarter of 2014.
Hyatt Regency Hangzhou Transitions To A Grand Hyatt Hotel
Newly reopened property celebrates the iconic delights of Hangzhou on the east shore of the legendary West Lake in East China.
Dusit International signs to manage new luxury hot springs resort in Tengchong, Yunnan Province, China
Dusit International, one of Thailand's leading hotel and property development companies, represented in China by Dusit Fudu Hotels and Resorts, has signed a management agreement with Tengchong Zongheng Volcano Tourism Development Co., Ltd, to manage Dusit Devarana Hot Springs Resort Tengchong, Yunnan.
Ivan Liu has been appointed as General Manager at Sheraton Langfang Chaobai River
Prior to his latest appointment, Liu was director of human resources at Sofitel Wanda Beijing, where he rose up the ranks to become director of operation - executive assistant manager in 2016.
Albert Rouwendal has been appointed as General Manager at Kempinski Hotel Beijing & Yanqi Island
unrise Kempinski Hotel Beijing & Yanqi Island is pleased to announce the appointment of Albert Rouwendal as the new General Manager. A dynamic international hotelier with years of experience and a proven track record of professional success in providing superior service and leadership, Albert will oversee the Sunrise Kempinski and Yanqi Island hotels and a team of 1,000 dedicated employees.
Asia Pacific’s Construction Pipeline, Excluding China, Continues in a Topping Out Formation
According to a recent report from analysts at Lodging Econometrics (LE), Asia Pacific's total construction pipeline, excluding China, remains near its high with 1,738 projects/367,886 rooms. Projects currently under construction stand at 943 projects/211,361 rooms and projects scheduled to start construction in the next 12 months are at 389 projects/77,390 rooms. These two stages reached their peaks over the last four quarters. There are 406 projects/79,135 rooms in the early planning stage which peaked much earlier in 2015.The pipeline is expected to decline in 2019 as the present development cycle cools. Construction starts have been declining for six quarters while new projects announcements into the pipeline have been declining for five quarters. These two metrics are the most significant for forecasting the future direction of the pipeline. The Asia Pacific region had 274 new hotels/48,822 rooms open at the close of the third quarter, with another 71 new hotels/11,764 rooms expected to open in the 4th quarter, bringing the total forecast for new hotel openings to 345 by the end of 2018. The LE forecast anticipates that 388 projects/70,037 rooms are expected to open in 2019, and 406 projects/79,072 rooms in 2020, the highest levels since LE first began recording in 2007. Countries with the largest pipelines in Asia Pacific, excluding China, are dominated by Indonesia, with 400 projects/67,977 rooms which accounts for 23% of Asia Pacific's total pipeline. Next is India with 222 projects/33,785 rooms, then Japan with 203 projects/41,816 rooms. These countries are followed by Thailand with 143 projects/33,855 rooms and Malaysia with 132 projects/34,853 rooms. Asia Pacific cities with the largest construction pipelines are led by Jakarta, Indonesia with 99 projects/18,820 rooms. Next is Seoul, South Korea with 74 projects/13,730 rooms and Tokyo, Japan with 62 projects/15,572 rooms. Bangkok, Thailand follows with 50 projects/11,662 rooms and then Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia with 49 projects/12,929 rooms.The top four franchise companies, accounting for 40% of guest rooms in the total construction pipeline, are AccorHotels with 248 projects/53,196 rooms, Marriott International with 198 projects/45,870 rooms, and InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), which set a new record high for the company, with 148 projects/33,177 rooms. Hilton Worldwide follows with 85 projects/18,978 rooms. Top brands in Asia Pacific's construction pipeline, excluding China, include AccorHotels' Ibis brands with 62 projects/12,440 rooms and Novotel with 48 projects/10,807 rooms. Marriott International's Courtyard has 33 projects/6,697 rooms, and the full-service Marriott Hotel has 24 projects/6,533 rooms. IHG's Holiday Inn has 57 projects/13,715 rooms and Holiday Inn Express has 34 projects/6,838 rooms, while Hilton Worldwide's DoubleTree has 30 projects/6,368 rooms and the full-service Hilton Hotel & Resort brand has 27 projects/6,919 rooms. Both the full-service Marriott Hotel and the full-service Hilton Hotel and Resort brand are at record highs for their respective companies.
Emaar launches business development operations in China
Emaar, the developer of the iconic Burj Khalifa and the upcoming Dubai Creek Tower, has commenced business development operations in China. This follows the announcement in July of the company's expansion to the country, coinciding with the coinciding with the historic visit of President Xi Jinping of China to the UAE.Emaar has a team of dedicated business development professionals in the country, specially recruited from China, and has started the design and fit-out of two premium offices in CBD of Beijing and Shanghai. In addition to promoting the UAE and Dubai as a high-growth investment destination, the two Emaar showrooms will showcase the flagship and ongoing premium lifestyle, shopping and hospitality developments in Dubai, like The Dubai Mall and Address Hotels as well as touristic destinations such as Burj Khalifa and Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo.The diverse international educational opportunities such as New York University and Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi - a keen requirement by Chinese investors in property - as well as the healthcare amenities that are available close to Emaar's communities are highlighted at the state-of-the-art showrooms.Emaar aims to work with the UAE embassy in China to promote the nation's appeal to Chinese investors, with guidance from HE Ali Obaid Al Daheri, UAE Ambassador to China, who has been actively promoting UAE-China ties, by fostering trade relations and tourism, as well as highlighting the UAE's appeal as an investment hub.Emaar is also expanding its premium luxury hotel and serviced residences brand, Address Hotels + Resorts, to China. Address branded hotels will open in key cities in the country, building on the familiarity that the brand enjoys among Chinese tourists. Today, Emaar's hotels are among the most-preferred by Chinese visitors, given their central location and access to lifestyle destinations such as The Dubai Mall.Emaar's expansion to China complements the 'Belt and Road Initiative' announced by President Xi Jinping, in which the UAE will have a significant part to play. Chinese visitors can enjoy visa-on-arrival and have effortless connectivity with the city with Emirates operating to the key cities in China.
Hyatt Place Chongli Celebrates Official Opening
Hyatt Place Chongli is the first Hyatt-branded hotel to open in Zhangjiakou in China's Hebei Province. The hotel features the Hyatt Place brand's intuitive design, casual atmosphere and practical amenities such as free Wi-Fi.
Radisson Expands In China With The Opening Of A Stylish New Hotel In Suzhou
Radisson Hotel Group™ today announce the opening of Radisson Suzhou, a stylish and contemporary new hotel that will elevate the quality of upscale accommodation in Suzhou, the historic city in eastern China's Jiangsu province.
DoubleTree by Hilton Shanghai Nanxiang
Hilton (NYSE: HLT) announced the opening of DoubleTree by Hilton Shanghai Nanxiang, located in the culturally historic 1,500-year-old town of Nanxiang, now an up-and-coming Central Business District (CBD) in Shanghai Jiading. As the only international hotel in Nanxiang, the modern business hotel prides itself as an ideal destination for business travelers with extensive meeting and recreational facilities, DoubleTree by Hilton Shanghai Nanxiang is owned by Junfeng International Group and managed by Hilton.
Radisson Blu Opens A New Urban Oasis In Zhengzhou, Central China’s Thriving Metropolis
Radisson Blu, the upper-upscale hotel brand that delivers personalized service in stylish spaces, has opened an impressive new hotel in Zhengzhou, one of Chinas fastest-growing cities and a thriving trade and transport hub.
Radisson opens new hotel in Ningbo, brings modern upscale hospitality to China’s ancient port city
Radisson Hotel Group has expanded its collection of upscale Radisson hotels in China, with the opening of Radisson Ningbo Beilun in the thriving port city of Ningbo, Zhejiang province.
Curio Collection by Hilton Arrives in Xiamen as a Voyage of Discovery
Hilton announced today the opening of Joyze Hotel Xiamen, Curio Collection by Hilton, the second property in China for the upper upscale collection brand with more than 60 hotels and resorts around the world. Joyze Hotel Xiamen is also an addition to the Hilton portfolio in the area, one of Chinas growing tourist destinations, including DoubleTree by Hilton Xiamen - Wuyuan Bay, DoubleTree by Hilton Xiamen Haicang, Conrad Xiamen and Hilton Xiamen.
A Grand Transformation For Hyatt Regency Hangzhou
Following 18 months of renovations, Hyatt Regency Hangzhou is expected to be re-branded to Grand Hyatt Hangzhou on December 18, 2018. The hotel is an inviting escape for guests and locals alike to indulge in a modern luxury experience like no other, while seeking out the best Hangzhou has to offer. Located at the crossroads of local culture and global business, Grand Hyatt Hangzhou will be the first Grand Hyatt hotel in the Zhejiang Province and the 15th in Greater China.
Two New China Hotels Aim to Draw Millennial Fashionistas
According to Forbes, China currently has 637 billionaires, versus a tally of 563 for the U.S.; and the China-specific Hurun Report says that Apple, followed by Bulgari, are top luxury brands when it comes to gifting. When, therefore, Bulgari recently opened its first two hotels in China, they were both bound to be hot news. If you want to people-watch China's Millennial fashionistas, these are the hotels for you. Thanks to the brand's designers Antonio Citterio Patricia Viel, and brand leader Silvio Ursini for cutlery and bedside lights you have Italian sleekness, incorporating just a modicum of Chinese elements. You have the best, if repetitive, Italian food, great wellness options, and more than enough mental stimulation through well-chosen books and memorable art. Bvlgari Hotel BeijingIn Beijing and Shanghai, the hotels anchor new communities. Beijing's Genesis Urban Living, on the bank of the Liangma River, is in a gorgeous park that is landscaped to illustrate the five flow states of wu wei (play, pause, reflect, exchange, concentrate). The 119-room hotel is flanked by Genesis headquarters, and by a Tadao Ando building, opening in 2019, as the ultimate gallery of modern Chinese art.
Home-grown Chinese Hotel Brand NUO Wants To Take Over The World
The world-famous Waldorf Astoria hotel in New York might now be under the control of the Chinese government - it announced in February that it had seized control of Anbang Insurance Group, which owns the hotel - but China's ambition is to set up a home-grown hotel brand that will have outlets around the world.
New Smart Hotel In China Let’s You Book, Remote Check-in Your Room Via Wechat
It sounds little different from the primitive hotel experiences. Today, WeChat has opened doors for a smart hotel in Shanghai. China's biggest social messaging app, WeChat has partnered with InterContinental to open this new kind of hotel. It brings a different type of experience to its users by offering them options to book rooms via WeChat. Even users can remotely check-in their rooms and can also use their smartphones as key cards. There is plenty of smartness that has been stuffed into the overall working of the hotel.
WeChat Tapping Hospitality Niche In Digital Push
While paying for meals and ordering taxis via WeChat is old news in China, the all-in-one app is now elbowing its way into an asset-intensive industry: hospitality.